by Shane Henson — July 30, 2012—Property owners who have been considering going solar now have an easy way to ascertain the potential value of solar energy on their rooftops through a new online platform launched by Geostellar. According to the provider of advanced geomatic technology, West Virginia serves as the first region in the company’s nationwide rollout, and there are plans to launch in additional key markets over the remainder of 2012.
Through three-dimensional (3D) simulations and proprietary algorithms, Geostellar instantly assesses the energy generation potential, environmental benefits and financial savings of “going solar,” it says. Interested commercial facilities managers and homeowners can enter their address on the company’s Web site, where the property’s rooftop is analyzed on factors including shading, slope, orientation, incentives and utility rates.
The company says property owners are invited to submit the resulting data to receive a free, independent system design with recommendations on equipment configuration, financing and installation options that provide the best financial return and achieve the maximum benefits from state and federal incentives.
“Geostellar makes the solar energy experience illuminating and enlightening, taking the burden of solar energy adoption off the property owner and facilitating a stress-free browsing experience,” said David Levine, CEO of Geostellar. “We dedicated countless hours to collecting 3D imagery, running solar simulations and analyzing financial models so property owners and managers can easily reach the best solar decisions for their homes and businesses.”
